2014 WINNER - Escape shot

University

Kookmin University

KayWon Art University

Yeungnam University

Name

Seo Ji Hyun, An Da Young, An You Jeong

Description

The proposed tool is designed to work like a slingshot with elasticity, making it easy to escape from an overturned bus. This tool is an enhanced version of the existing emergency exit tools which are limited in number and risky. Current emergency exit tools mounted on bus walls are hammers, which are difficult for women, elderly citizens and children to use and risky because pieces of broken glass are highly likely to cause harm to people. As a remedy for the problem, the principle of a slingshot is applied to the proposed effective emergency exit tool, which allows for a safe distance in use.